Law Humor

By Judge Jerry Buchmeyer

From Randall D. Terrell of Austin (Hill, Gilstrap, etc.) this excerpt from a deposition in which "John C. Wilson was questioning [and] George Thompson was attempting to elevate the discussion."

Q. Did you see a doctor at that time.

A. Yes.

Q. Do you remember who that was?

A. I believe it was Dr. Santos, if I'm not mistaken.

Q. Where is Dr. Santos located?

A. At that time he was located near St. Mary's Hospital. I'm not certain what the address is.

Q. Is he still practicing medicine here, in Lubbock?

A. I'm not sure.

Mr. Thompson: We'll have to get - I don't know whether we need the area code to heaven or hell, but Dr. Santos died about two years ago.

Mr. Wilson: Are you trying to say, Mr. Thompson, he's no longer practicing medicine here?

Mr. Thompson: And I dont' know that.

Mr. Peterson (Helpfully): Not on earth.

Full post as published by Say What! on May 15, 2009 (boomark / email).